Leadership Councils

“For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness (Rom 12: 3-8).

The Catholic Church, the body of Christ, is made up of many members. Each member has a unique and essential role that contributes to the life and well being of the body. At the parish level, the many gifts and talents of the members are to be placed at the service of the community. By sharing gifts of leadership, organizational skills, artistic and musical talents, teaching abilities, and many other talents, the baptized form a community of faith and fulfill the parish’s unique mission within the greater church.

The administration of a parish requires many gifts and talents, all of which cannot be embodied in a single person. To assist the pastor in this important work, numerous members of the community are called forth to serve in a variety of capabilities including business managers, secretarial support, and those who serve on two consultative bodies - the finance and pastoral council. By placing their gifts at the service of the community, these individuals are of great help to the pastor in providing effective leadership.